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Summary MMA legend Mark Kerr reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way — from addiction to relationship strain — in this biographical sports drama that explores both the glory and the cost of fighting.

Director Benny Safdie

Writer Benny Safdie

Cast

• Dwayne Johnson
• Emily Blunt
• Ryan Bader
• Bas Rutten
• Oleksandr Usyk

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 76%

Metacritic Score: 70

VOD In theaters starting October 3, 2025

Trailer The Smashing Machine — Official Trailer

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